Sept 17, 2021

 Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 8

• Checking in
• Recapping yesterday
• Finishing the TED Talk
• Remember to take notes!
• Activity
• Do you agree or disagree with his argument?
• How do you think the school system should change?
• Freewrite
• Discussion
• "The Raven Steals the Light"
• First Peoples' Principles of  Learning
• Indigenous principles in the curriculum
• Oral storytelling in Indigenous cultures
• Tricksters
• Activity
• Review quiz details, and how to prepare

English 9

• Checking in
• Recapping yesterday
• Discussion
• Background on Indigenous art
• First Peoples' Principles of  Learning
• Indigenous principles in the curriculum
• Ovoids
• "Solid Cement Indians"
  "On the Other Side"
  "Haida Hot Dog"
  "Neo Totem Pole"
• Red Man Watching White Man Try to Fix Hole in the Sky
• Activity
• What do you see?
• What are some possible symbols?
• Offer a thematic statement
• Offer your opinion.
• Freewrite
• Shifting gears to Twelve Angry Men
• Discussion
• Start reading Twelve Angry Men